YouTube 4K downloader
4K is only there when the creator published it, and plenty of channels still stop at 1080p. Paste a link below and the highest stream the upload carries, up to 2160p, is offered.
How to download a 4K YouTube video
Copy the video link, paste it in the box above and press Download. Every available stream is listed with its resolution.
If a 2160p entry appears, that is the 4K file. Pick it and the MP4 saves through your browser.
How to tell whether a video is really 4K
Open the video on YouTube, click the settings gear and look at the quality list. If 2160p is there, the upload is 4K and we can serve it.
A channel that films in 4K does not always publish in 4K, so check per video rather than per channel.
Storage and playback
4K files are large, often several hundred megabytes for a ten minute video, so leave room before you start.
Older phones and laptops can stutter on 2160p playback. If that happens, 1080p is the practical choice.
Questions people ask
Why do I only see 1080p for a 4K video?
The higher stream may still be processing, or the version you linked is a re-upload at a lower resolution. Check the quality menu on YouTube itself.
Is 4K downloading free here?
Yes, with no account and no size charge.
Do I need software?
No. Everything happens in the browser, on desktop or mobile.
Do you keep the file?
No. Nothing is written to our storage at any point.